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Men's Turtleneck To Knit Dress

How I refashioned/upcycled a men's XL turtleneck

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/mens-turtleneck-to-knit-dress • Posted by K H.

I wanted something quick and comfy to throw on for work, but didn't want it to be plain. I use the main body for the dress, then the sleeves turned into the stripes on the dress.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

2 h 45

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

I wanted something quick and comfy to throw on for work, but didn't want it to be plain. I use the main body for the dress, then the sleeves turned into the stripes on the dress.

Instructions

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    Take a turtleneck and cut the sleeves off, then cut them into strips of varying lengths and widths. For the body, I just put a knit dress I have and traced the outline. I was able to use the hem of the original shirt so if you can do that you can save yourself having to hem the bottom edge.

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    Pin the strips into place on right side of the fabric. One they are pinned, cut off the excess so that the strips are even with the sides. Do a single stitch through the middle of each strip, overlapping back and forth until all strips are sewn on.

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    With right sides together, sew up sides, and finish armholes.